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Steiger Stingers run for home

Cindy Foley photo

The Rockslide Invitational was held from August 16-18. The event was very successful and two of the eight teams participating were local with the Steiger Stingers winning it all. The weekend event also included a cabaret at the MDM with bands Bend Sinister, The Dudes, Crooked Spies and Marble Canyon all performing. In total, $3,500 was raised for the Crowsnest Pass Music Festival. This event is another great way the community is able to support their long-running music festival.

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Huckleberry Festival time at Castle Mountain Resort DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The 24th annual Huckleberry Festival will take place at Castle Mountain the weekend of August 23-25.

Sales and Marketing Manager for Castle Mountain Resort, Cole Fawcett, says this weekend is a great way for people to experience the mountain in the summer months.

“The origins of the event can actually be traced back to our community association recognizing that there's very little that we have in the way of summer activities.

They spearheaded the event 24 years ago and it's just gradually transitioned with the fact that we now have a team that's on year-round to the point that we can organize it and they can provide a valuable assist.

What sticks out in most people's minds is that it's an opportunity to reconnect with friends and family from the winter that might be regulars here at Castle and kind of enjoy some reconnecting and seeing chairlift rides

and berry picking.”

Some of the main attractions at the festival is the live music, berry picking and chairlift rides but there are also many other different things to check out as well, including the vendors market.

Fawcett says that there are two other main parties in the planning of the event after the Castle Mountain Resort.

“Castle Mountain Resort takes the lead on the organization but we have involvement from a couple other groups. There's a group called the Castle Mountain Community Association (CMCA) and they're a not-for-profit that benefits from the running of the event. A portion of the proceeds actually goes to them thanks to their volunteer efforts during the weekend. We have the Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers as well.

They have a number of volunteers involved in the weekend too. They also benefit directly from the event as well.”

According to Fawcett, one of the main attractions to this festival is that

it doesn’t have to be expensive for people attending.

“The great thing about the Huckleberry Festival is that anyone can come and you don't have to shell out a bunch of money to enjoy yourself.

The reality with base-area activities is that they're free. All the live music that's going to occur is free. There is no charge to get through an entry gate.

If someone wants to hike up the mountain and pick huckleberries on their own that's no problem.”

Fawcett added that some of the activities do have a cost such as the chairlift rides and any food or beverages people may want.

Fawcett says there isn’t anything new this year except that better weather is expected.

“As far as events and activities there isn't anything super new this year.

What is new I suppose is we're not under a cloud of smoke and haze like we were the last couple of years. Last year about four or five days prior to the festival we were still

on an evacuation alert due to a forest fire that was relatively close to us.

We didn't even know for sure if we would be able or allowed to have the festival.

This year, the weather is great. There has been lots of moisture so far this summer and what that means is practically speaking it's going to be a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.”

Fawcett says that the uniqueness of this festival will make it enjoyable.

“It's kind of equal parts folk music festival and outdoor festival so it's kind of interesting that way.”

Huckleberry Festival 2018 Castle Mountain photo

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - CrowsNest PAss HerAlD - 3

IN tHe lINe of fIre 911 calls (invalid), one (1) false alarm, one (1) animal call and one (1) municipal bylaw.

Between August 12 and August 19, Crowsnest Pass RCMP responded to a total of 71 calls for service including the following reported incidents.

One (1) Assault, one (1) fraud/forgery, two (2) threats/harassment, two (2) mischief (vandalism), one (1) theft of motor vehicles, four (4) thefts, one (1) disturbing the peace, four (4) other criminal code, two (2) other provincial statutes, fourteen (14) driving complaints, thirteen (13) motor vehicle collisions, five (5) assistance to general public, eight (8) suspicious occurrences, three (3) lost and found, four (4) abandoned vehicles, two (2) assistance to other agencies, two (2)

Cellphone Found On August 5th, 2019, a cellphone was found at the Leitch Collieries. It was turned into the Nanton Detachment and has been sent to the Crowsnest Pass. If anyone has lost a phone, they can contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP. Bank Complaint On August 16th, 2019, there was a complaint of empty envelope deposits at a bank and then withdrawals of cash at a bank machine.

It is currently under investigation.

Hit and Run On August 17th, 2019, RCMP received a complaint of a hit and run to a parked vehicle on 22 Avenue in Blairmore.

Theft On August 18th, 2019, there was a com-

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plaint of theft of a purse from a restaurant parking lot in Coleman.

Vehicle Theft On August 19th, 2019, there was a complaint of theft of a Toyota 4Runner from a driveway at 14 Avenue in Coleman.

Lost Keys On August 19th, 2019, RCMP received a complaint of lost keys in the Lundbreck area. The keys have a tracker fob on them. Anyone finding keys should turn them into the Crowsnest Pass RCMP. FOUND PROPERTY Found keys Found cellphone Leitch Collieries Found bikes turned into Municipal Bylaw Anyone with information regarding any crime is urged to contact the Crowsnest Pass RCMP Detachment at 403-562-2867, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous at 1-

The Simple Raven’s Post

by Avner Perl

News from Heaven Sitting by my window in a remote little mountain town in Alberta I see peace and tranquility. Often, I used to picture what Heaven could be like and it was not better than what is in front of me. I could describe it for my readers but what’s the point. All the nice people that I meet here every day can look for themselves. People living in a mountain town with all the benefits of modern technology have a heavenly existence unless they refuse to see. Yes, there are pains, poverty, and heartbreaks, but there are reasons for it all. We do not see good if there is no evil to counter it. A little community in a forested valley crowned by mountains. Kind people smiling whenever they meet and helping each other. Wild animals grazing in town. Crows in the Crow’s Nest acting as if they own the place.

It’s heaven.

Some of my friends are talking about trips and cruises but I only feel regret for having to go away from here even for short durations. Anywhere which I can’t drive in a day and come back for the night is too far. I could be in another beautiful place but it wouldn’t be home. In the little-known gospel of Thomas, it states.

“Jesus said, The kingdom is here but they do not see it.” I do.

I have another window I use regularly to view the world at large; it is called a computer. This most wonderful human invention allows me to see the whole world without going anywhere and it answers all my questions. I can ask how to make zucchini loaf or which country has most billionaires in the world, (India) and the answer is there. With very little effort, information pro and against any subject becomes available and I must make a choice who to believe.

When I open the window to the world, (The computer,) heaven disappears fast to be replaced by a hostile and aggressive world-threatening my perfect heaven story. Some of us are fortunate but most are not. I see a world on fire and fear enters my heart. This perfect existence that I and those around me enjoy, is very fragile and threats are looming from every direction.

I remember my mother telling me at a very young age how her peaceful world crumbled and became hell on Earth when the war began. One day she was a young girl living at home with a loving well-to-do family, and the next she was running away from bombs and hiding fugitives at risk of death. She spent her fourteenth birthday as a slave in a work camp.

800-422-TIPS. Reminder to residents of computer scams, credit cards scams, Grandparent scams, Revenue Canada scams asking for money or cash cards and saying warrants out for arrest, do not give out personal information to persons you don't know.

DO NOT OPEN EMAILS if you are suspicious of its origin. Do NOT purchase gift cards for payment to Revenue Canada.

Do not send monies to person claiming you have won a prize and need to send money for delivery. Crime mapping is available online to residents who are interested can login online at Municipality of Crowsnest Pass website (RCMP crime map for Crowsnest Pass). Crime mapping shows property crimes that occurred within the past two weeks in our area.

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I sympathize with the people who don’t watch the news because it’s too depressing. I did the same for a while. However, when I opened my eyes, I saw a much worse world and a dangerous world-threatening my little paradise. The people in pre-war Europe should have stayed more vigilant also and could have avoided the hell that became their reality. There were more than enough warning signs which they ignored.

Our so-called “news” is available from many sources. We used to have “real news” until some point around the eighties, but the rules were changed and they sold the news media to big news organizations. These often reflect the political and economic views of the owners becoming propaganda tools. Lucky for us there are still some outlets who refuse to be bought and exist upon true marketing not influenced by politics or often solely upon donations from large numbers of viewers who are willing to invest in an attempt to have real unbiased views.

I follow some independent news organizations who enable me to be aware of facts that remain unpublished by the mainstream media. It is all available. If one could follow all the news from near and far instead of the sports, entertainment, weather and other items which take the time of our favorite stations reports. There are brave news reporters who venture into dangerous places and risk their lives to get the news, but often the reports are not published. There are many who speak the inconvenient truth but we the people are denied access to them.

I live in paradise but easily can see that the world in which the Kingdom exists is in danger. Millions of people are moving around trying to find a place to live.

Other groups are demonstrating in an attempt to gain real democracy and have human rights. Millions of youths are out demanding that governments will take steps to curtail activities that may destroy the earth. We can see heaven but so many others are in hell and we care.

I think that if we want to keep our heavenly existence, we must see our heaven with one eye while keeping the other on the rest of the world. Our first task is to ensure that our community remains an example of how wonderful it is when people make the best with what they have and care about each other. Next, we should care about those less fortunate than ourselves. The world, country, and our province are on fire. We should all think hard not only about immediate rewards but about all humankind now and in the future. We are a small group of people yet we have a voice not less than any other people. Let ours be the voice of justice, reason, and love for all.

I close my “eye to the world,” the computer, and look at the moon above the pine forests covering the mountains. Thank you, Lord I whisper with heartfelt gratitude. Another day is done and in the morning I should see the mist on the mountains and a fresh new sun. Perhaps the first person I will see on the street will smile and say “good morning.” Probably.

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Editorial Swimming LeSSonS This weekend I attended the Alberta Summer Swim Association (ASSA) provincial meet in Edmonton with my two boys, Aiden and Quinn.

ASSA has 3651 swimmers and 61 clubs broken into seven zones that compete with each other throughout the season. The kids swim from May until August culminating in a regional meet upon which the top two in each zone meet in Edmonton for one weekend in the battle of Alberta.

Summer swimming is its own entity, it’s not a school sport or even a sport like hockey where you are judged by a coach, it’s all about you, a clock and how hard you train. It’s about peak physical fitness and I would argue that competitive swimmers are some of the fittest athletes on the planet.

It’s all about standing on a block, alone, while you wait for your race. It’s about you and your mental strength when you get to a champion race.

Aiden is a beautiful swimmer. He trains hard, loves the comradry of a swim meet and all the friends he’s made from Brooks to Lethbridge. The season is over and he’s already made plans to meet up with his swim buddies. He finds the sport to be one of friendship, not competition. He realizes that it’s all about him and a clock so therefore the competition factor with other swimmers is out of the picture for him.

Quinn, he’s a bit different – he’s all about goals and accomplishments. Quinn wrote his swim goals on a piece of paper at the beginning of the season, much like his hockey contract when he made the AA hockey team in Lethbridge. He wanted to swim a 50m free under 28 seconds by provincials, swim 100 fly by our meet, break a Region F record (the fastest swimmer to every swim a race - stats started in 1974), break club records and get one gold medal at provincials. You will see his little paper beside the editorial.

Well he accomplished it all. He broke eight club records, two regional records and brought home two gold, one silver and one bronze medal from provincials. He raced 100 fly terrified of failure and swam 50m free in 28.79 seconds. The silver medal he received in 50m back - both both the winner and Quinn broke the provincial record. Quinn just got out touched at the wall; it was an amazing race to watch.

My point isn’t how fast he is, it’s about how he set goals and puts in the work to achieve them. He worked hard, practicing twice a day for 2.5 hours for 14 weeks all while also attending seven meets. The end results were that his goals were met and from that he learned more then just winning. It helps he’s super athletic and those results were able to help him achieve some pretty lofty goals.

While getting his gold medal, Quinn stopped the photographer and invited his competitors to the top of the podium for a group picture. That may have been one of the proudest moments I have had as a partent. He’s learned a lot more from swimming in his 13 years of life then just winning.

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Pass Piranha’s swim recap DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The Pass Piranhas Swim Club season came to an end at provincials last weekend in Edmonton.

Head Coach, Ryan Plante, says the year-end meet was successful.

“Provincials went fairly well. We had another good round of best times. Quinn Douglas ended up breaking the regional record in his 50m and 100m backstroke, which was great to see.

We came home with some medals from the team as well. We had three swimmers that ended up medalling. Quinn Douglas, Olivia Collings and River Clark all ended up medalling, which was awesome to see and shows off our club a little bit.”

Plante says the experience for the swimmers was something different as well.

“It's the first time they've seen a large Olympic-sized facility with a cool-down pool.

There was a viewing area for parents and everyone to sit in. There was a ton of people and space that they aren't really used to, coming from a small town and a smaller region. It's a neat experience for them.”

Overall, the Piranha’s came home with two gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze medals.

When putting the entire season in perspective, Plante says it was a major success.

“We've had one of the

better seasons I've seen out of the province. Winning a regional banner was great. We've had a record low number of disqualifications. I think we only had around 13 dqs over the entire season, which is insane. It shows how much commitment the kids have been putting into their work.

They're dedicated and they want to perform and perform well.”

As for a season highlight, Plante says it varies from swimmer to swimmer.

“It's different for every one of the swimmers. Whether it's them accomplishing a goal or getting a best time or looking to land some local records or regional records. It's more based on the swimmers and whether or not they want to have their own goals of times or they love the sport and wanted to swim one last year before they end up moving on.”

Plante says he saw great growth over the course of the season as well.

“I think the main part of the growth was their physical fitness in that first three weeks.

They're going from being totally out of shape from whatever they were doing in the winter to really getting back into swimming shape. After that it's more or less them just re-learning how to race and having that right mentality going into their swims. Also seeing their confidence grow over the course the course of the season was

a big change.”

Here are the full results from the provincial swim meet: River Clark, Boys 9&10: 2nd in 50m Breast 2nd in 25m Breast 4th in 25m Fly 14th in 50m Free Olivia Collings, Girls 13&14: 3rd in 50m Breast 4th in 100m Breast 4th in 50m Free 5th in 100m IM Aiden Douglas, Boys 15-17: 15th in 200m IM Quinn Douglas, Boys 11&12: 1st in 100m Backstroke 1st in 50m Free 2nd in 50m Backstroke 3rd in 100m IM Mike Karrington, Boys 18&Over: 13th in 100m Free 16th in 400m Free Jorja Mercer-Penney, Girls 15-17: 16th in 50m Breast 16th in 100m Breast Kenzie Stewart, Girls 7&8: 13th in 25m Backstroke Spencer Taggart, Boys 9&10: 7th in 100m Free 11th in 200m Free Jaylyn Wilson, Girls 11&12/12&Under: 14th in 400m Free 15th in 50m Breast

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6 – cRowsnest PAss HeRALD – Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Recycling hits crisis level throughout the province Local depot appeals to council for more space until a solution can be found DAviD selles Pass Herald Reporter

The lack of space for Crowsnest Pass’s recycling depot was brought to council’s attention at their meeting on August 13th.

Owner of Pass Beverages, Brent Kenney, says since China has stopped purchasing cardboard and other recyclables, areas in North America are beginning to have trouble selling their recycling.

“The biggest problem we have is that China has quit buying recycled material from NA. That means 90% of the recycled material in NA was going to China or Pakistan and they've stopped. Right now in North America no

one is accepting cardboard, newsprint or any recycled material. You can't sell it or give it away anywhere right now.”

Kenney said during the meeting that he notified the municipality just over a month ago that he was running out of storage space and was hoping to receive some space from the municipality in order to allow people to continue recycling.

“I'm sitting on about 280 bales of cardboard and 50 tonnes of newsprint, plastic, tin and all the products that have been taken through the recycling. The problem I have now is that I've run out of space.”

Kenney could poten-

with the market currently.

“The public isn't aware of it. They are all doing an awesome job recycling. I have a crew of two people who work seven days a week. We fill our bins; they are emptied “The public isn't aware of it. They are all three times a day. It's not a doing an awesome job recycling. I have a crew problem getting recycling of two people who work seven days a week.

We fill our bins; they are emptied three times a material, it's that there's no end use for the prodday. It's not a problem getting recycling material, it's that there's no end use for the ucts right now.”

After hearing Kenney products right now.” speak on the topic, council - Brent Kenney began to deliberate and ? Owner pass Veverages discuss their options.

“Not only do I think Kenney stressed the we need to provide the being stored outside. The cardboard will sit for four fact that it isn’t just a local space, I also think we as a municipality should be to five years before no one problem.

“There are millions of lobbying our own MLA's will take it. Right now we've been sitting on it for tonnes of cardboard sit- and MP's because this is about a year. We're still ok ting around North Amer- very close to a crisis situaand companies will buy it ica in yard like mine. tion for a number of peoPincher Creek is having ple who use that facility. I the same problem and have absolutely no probLethbridge is having the lem at all giving them the same problem. I was in space to store until we Lethbridge 2 weeks ago have this situation under and I went to a recycling control,” said Councillor facility there and they Sygutek.

Councillor Filipuzzi used to only take up about an acre of land, now they was on the same page as have almost 10 acres of Councillor Sygutek.

“I have to agree with cardboard, plastic and all their recycling material in Councillor Sygutek's comtheir yards. There is just ments. Councillor Ward and I are on the landfill no market for anything.”

Kenney added that board and the landfill has currently, most of it goes the same problem too. It's to the Portland, Oregon an issue that's spread and Tacoma, Washington throughout our province. area and that some of We have to lobby and those locations are sitting have to do something on one million bales of with this. I would support giving them some space cardboard right now.

Kenney says the mu- for now to see what we nicipality needs to help can do in the future.”

Councillor Ward says him before this turns into he’s in agreement with a bigger crisis.

“I need guidance as to that but also has some where our municipality concerns.

“Honestly I agree wants to go with this. It's going to get more and with all that but I think more expensive as we go we're going to have to because now we'll have to take a different approach haul the cardboard down with this in the next few to whatever yard or stor- months because everyage space you can pro- one is stockpiling. I know vide. It's something the that for a fact. When or if municipality has to think China opens up again, all about and I really think that inventory is just the municipality has to going to get flooded into approach the minister of the market and you're environment of Alberta going to be right back to and get them on board square one. I'd like to see and get something going us bring this back in as to what's going to hap- three months and we pen in the future because may be in a position we're all going to have to where we have to stop reshut down if something cycling. It's not going to doesn't change. It's not be just us; it's going to be just me it's a pretty big sit- everybody.”

Councillor Sygutek uation we're in.”

Kenney also says the then made her first mopublic have done an excel- tion on the topic.

“I make a motion that lent job of recycling but that they don’t necessarily we enter into an agreerealize there is a problem ment with Pass Beverages tially run into problems with selling the cardboard if China doesn’t reopen the market as well.

“Cardboard can be stored outside and it is

if the market rebounds back. If this continues for 3,4 or 5 years, what will we do with all this cardboard that won't be any good?”

to provide a small portion of property at 15018 12 Avenue to assist with their recycling storage capacity and that this topic comes back to council in three months for discussion.”

That motion was carried.

Kenney then said they have brought in 260 bales of cardboard since January 24th.

Kenney says that shows how quickly things can pile up and stressed the importance of making people aware.

“We need to lobby every government group we can and the Canadian government has to get involved.”

Councillor Sygutek was in agreement and created a second motion that council provides a letter to MP John Barlow and MLA Roger Reid regarding the crisis situation for recycling in the Crowsnest Pass.

That motion was also carried.

Kenney finished off the conversation on this topic by speaking a little bit to where his plastic recyclables are currently going.

“Right now the only way I'm moving my plastic is through a local company in Cardston. They will buy it from me and they are turning it into parking blocks and barricades for highways.”

Kenney says that it’s important for municipalities and cities to purchase these materials from local companies so that they can stay open and continue to recycle products.

“If our municipality is going to buy any parking blocks it should support this company. They are pretty nice blocks. This company has only got a market for so many blocks before they can't produce anymore. The more the province supports them the more plastic they use and the more we recycle.

We have to start supporting companies that use the recycled material.

Sometimes it's cheaper, sometimes it's a little more but if it doesn't get done then we will have no recycling.”

Council will continue to monitor the situation in the coming months.

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Tips on avoiding peanuts and tree nuts Alberta Health Services

Children with a peanut allergy need to choose peanut-free foods.

Children with a tree nut allergy need to choose tree-nut-free foods.

Some classrooms, schools and childcare centres ask that children bring foods that are free of peanuts, tree nuts or both.

How can you tell if a food has peanuts or tree nuts in it?

• Food products that contain peanuts are labelled with the word “peanut.”

• Food products that contain tree nuts are labelled with the name of the nut. Common tree nuts include almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts.

If you have a peanut or nut allergy, or have a family member who does:

• Read the entire ingredient list and the “contains” statement on the food label every time you buy a product, because the ingredients may change.

• Avoid foods that have the words “contains” or “may contain” peanuts or tree nuts on the label.

• Avoid using utensils or cooking equipment that have come in contact with peanuts or tree nuts when making food. Cross contamination is when peanuts or tree nuts are transferred accidentally to another

food, object or person.

Even a small amount of peanut or tree nuts can cause an allergic reaction.

• Always carry medication and/or epinephrine auto-injector that can treat an allergic reaction.

• Ensure family members, school and friends are aware of the allergy.

• Consider wearing a medical identification bracelet that provides information about the food allergy.

For more information, search “nut allergies” at ahs.ca.

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Golf Course Road Construction is continuing to move along regarding the new golf course access road. Earthwork continues and construction on the road will start towards the end of the week. The project is still on schedule as well with a targeted completion for the end of the fall.

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Ways we are controlling weeds in the Crowsnest Pass DaviD SelleS Pass Herald Reporter

The Crowsnest Pass is doing what they can to control the amount of weeds that make homes in the area.

According to Agricultural Fieldman for the Crowsnest Pass, Bill Hnatiuk, the municipalities program Agricultural and Environmental Protection Services deals with multiple areas.

“As far as our work and our program, it's set up for education, inspection, and enforcement and to actually do the physical labor we have most of our time spent on vegetation management.”

Hnatiuk is a full time employee for the municipality and is able to have two part time employees join him from May to October when the weeds problem is most prevalent.

“One of them is a riparian technician. That allows that person to work on repairing our bed and shore in our riparian

zones and weed. We use their technical training to assist us in creating programs and mitigation for riparian restoration, which is mostly erosion and more than anything the vegetation that grows along the right-of-way because ultimately everything from the Crowsnest Pass flows east into the rich farmlands of southern Alberta. The other position is titled an environmental technician,” said Hnatiuk.

Hnatiuk says there are three main acts that they deal with.

“We deal basically with the weed control act, the soil conversation act and the agricultural pest act. We delve into other ones that are sub to those acts but those are the three main ones.”

The program also receives some funding for their work.

“We also have funding that provides us to do minimal restoration work along bed and shore riparian zones within the urban areas where the

sheep/goat herd consumption, chemical herbicides and biological agents, insects and fungicides (molds, fungus etc.) that attack specific weeds.

When it comes to individual landowners, Hnatiuk says there are a few different steps they take.

“If we don't get peo“As far as our work and our program, ple to voluntarily comply it’s set up for eduction, inspection with our knock-and-talk program, which is basiand enforcement”.

- Bill Hnatiuk cally getting a hold of the ? Agricultural Fieldman for Crowsnestland Passowner, discussing the problem and giving them assistance on conThese weeds are la- trol measures, then we go land.

“We are at the front beled to be in the areas to the next step. If they lines so to speak to pre- and must be kept under don't take care of the vent propagation of control to limit the com- problem we go into enweeds and costing us all petition with native forcement mode by issuing a compliant date to consumers’ additional plants and crops.

When it comes to comply with our order on costs and we're trying to prevent that. We're look- weed control, Hnatiuk the property and most ing specifically for soil says they use multiple often that rarely hapconservation issues more different measures to pens.”

Hnatiuk says overall so along right-of-ways keep the weeds under compliance is fairly high. along bodies of water to control.

“People tend to be Hnatiuk will use metry and maintain good water quality because that chanical methods like cut- compliant. It is a bit diffiting, mowing or tillage, cult at times because we water all travels east.”

There are two classes cultural methods such as in the department have of weeds under the Al- pulling, planting native somewhere in the vicinity species or of 5,500 properties to be berta Weed Control Act desirable waterways flow. It allows us also to inspect also into the rural areas and then pass information on to any agencies we deem necessary for assistance.”

Hnatiuk says it’s important to stay on top of the weeds in the area because of the flow of the

that Hnatiuk deals with.

The first is prohibited noxious weeds.

These weeds require full destruction of the weed to prevent it from becoming a regular occurrence in an area.

The second is the noxious weeds.

concerned about for inspection and management. When we are dealing with a resident or landowner, they probably only have one property.

You always get the odd person who says they'll control weeds on their property when the municipality does or when their neighbour does.”

Hnatiuk hopes more people will become aware of the problems in the Pass.

“Eventually we will get to each and every one but what we'd like to see happen is people get on board with the fact that this is an ongoing problem and weeds are going to be here. In the mean time we're doing our due diligence and being good stewards of our environment and trying to control the spread and if we can remove the prohibited noxious weeds because eventually they get to the point they end up on the noxious list, which we don't want because then you have to accept that they're there.”

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by David Selles This week I want to talk about the speed limit changes in the Pass in a personal way before I report on it factually next week.

For me, I see no real problem in the changes.

These changes will make our community safer in those stretches of highway, which should be something everyone is on board with.

While there are concerns that this will cause even longer waits while getting through the Crowsnest Pass on long weekends and summer breaks, I believe that safety is still something that was looked at as the top priority and I appreciate that.

I may not have lived here that long yet, but I can still attest to wait times getting on the highways as well.

It’s frustrating to wait, but I’ve always felt that when I choose to turn on at certain locations I’m doing so unsafely due to the speed of vehicles.

With these changes, people will now be able to gain access to the highway without feeling the need to put the pedal to the floor to get into the flow of highway traffic.

The problem will also be lessened when the new set of lights are up at the centre access in Blairmore.

While there may be other intersections that need lights as well, it’s a step in the right direction.

Clearly this is something the province and municipality felt was needed for our community.

I have a feeling they didn’t change the speed limits just for fun.

They put their time into figuring out if these changes are correct and I believe they made the right choice.

It may take a little longer to get from point A to point B but at least people will be getting there in one piece.

Kitten Found A healthy three-month old kitten appeared on our doorstep July 22. As no one has responded to our postings and queries at vets and the SPCA, we suspect this kitten may have slipped away from a visitor’s RV. If you have had visitors who lost their kitten while in Blairmore, please call David at 403.562.8032.

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WILLY SYGUTEK August 5, 1937 - August 25, 2014 I didn't leave you alone, Dad. I stayed close to your bedside.

I held your hand and talked to you.You were waiting to join your bride.

When I became a woman, you walked me down the aisle, And gave me away with a bittersweet smile.

And when I gave birth, you were there, too To greet my little ones and say, “Hello, I love you.”

And now that man who loved me, and wrapped me in arms so strong Has gone where I can't reach him but my love for him lives on.

No one knows how much I miss you; no one knows the bitter pain I have suffered since I lost you; life has never been the same.

In my heart your memory lingers, sweetly tender, fond and true; There is not a day, dear father, that I do not think of you.

I will be okay, Dad. I’m your daughter. I wield a mighty sword.

I’m armed with what you taught me, and gave me the courage to just be me. loved forever and always in my heart.

Miss you every second of every day... lisa

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~ OBITUARIes ~ “PEARL” SIRETT”

Obituary

1923 ~ 2019

Ms. Edith Alice Pearl Sirett, age 96, of Bellevue passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 14, at the Crowsnest Long Term Care Facility.

She was born on July 20th, 1923 in her home in Bellevue, the second daughter of Edith and George King Sirett.

Pearl was preceded in death by her loving sisters, Hilda Sirett and Enid Gilmar, with whom she enjoyed many adventures in her retirement years.

She was a member of the Anglican Church, an avid gardener, and an excellent cook and baker. Pearl's garden vegetables, bread and pickles were greatly sought after commodities amongst her family and friends. More than 60 years of Christmas dinners at her home will be fondly remembered by all those fortunate enough to attend. Her extraordinary love of cats and dogs should be mentioned as well.

Aunty Pearl is survived by her nephews, David Gilmar of Calgary, Alberta, Patrick Gilmar of Fernie, British Columbia, and Jeffrey (Kristy) Gilmar of Blairmore, Alberta. She had numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews who truly knew her and will never forget her lively personality and love of family.

As per Pearl's request, there will be a private family graveside service in September. She will be interred at Queens Park Cemetery, Calgary Alberta, where her beloved mother, father and sister rest.

Thank you to the staff of the Crowsnest Pass Long Term Care Facility for your attention and compassion. Donations in memory of Pearl may be made to your local ASPCA or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.

Obituary

LINDA LOUISE LANE May 20, 1938 ~ August 11, 2019

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Louise Lane at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB. She graced this world with 81 years of life.

Linda was born in London, Ontario on May 20, 1938 and was raised in St. Thomas. Along with her siblings, she blossomed into a caring, hardworking individual. She met and married her first love, Robert Lautebach, in St. Thomas, Ontario, and later in life her heart was won over in Jackson Point where she married Michael Hale. She was blessed with a family whom she cherished above all else.

When she moved to Hamilton, ON, she met her soul mate, Clint Kennedy. Together they travelled to many places, enjoying the sights and each other’s company for more than 35 wonderful years. She enjoyed her work as a bus driver and had many interests and hobbies, but it was her children and grandchildren that were her greatest joy. Her passionate and benevolent spirit will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life include her devoted children, Penny Karl of Aylmer, ON, Bradley (Paula) Hale of Thunder Bay, ON, Brandon (Chantelle) Hale of Ignace, ON and Danny (Mandy) Hale of Winnipeg, MB; her grandchildren, Jamie, Jade, Ricky, Gen, Sterling, Donovan (Chelsie) , Austin (Pauline), Shelby (Ginny), Jason, Brandi-Lynn and her two great grandchildren, Wyatt Bradley Hale and Leo Paul Wyder Hale; her one true best friend Clint Kennedy of Coleman, AB; her brother, Pete Lane of Sarnia, ON; and her sister, Penny Lane Clark of Hay River, NWT. She was predeceased by her sons, Rob and David Lautebach.

A private family Memorial Service was held on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at Fantin’s Funeral Chapel in Blairmore .

Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca .

Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.

Obituary

WILLIAM GREER 1941 ~ 2019

It is with tremendous heartache that we announce the passing of William Greer, recently of Blairmore, Alberta. Bill succumbed to illness on August 11, 2019 at the age of 78 years. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.

Bill was born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 3, 1941. His mother died while he was still a child and his father was needed to fight in the Second World War - Bill learned very early that he must provide for himself and for others. He enlisted in the British Royal Air Force and specialized as a machinist and heavyduty mechanic. He was proud of his years of service and was forever interested in wartime history and commemorative events. As a highly accomplished bagpiper, he competed around the world and played at many official ceremonies.

Bill won the heart of a beautiful and graceful young lady, Mary Graham, and they pledged their love in matrimony on July 27, 1968. They were further blessed with a family whom they cherished. Bill provided for his family by working in the coalmines. He never had enough spare time to enjoy many hobbies but he did manage to take off the occasional evening for some fishing. He was an executive member and past president of the Coleman Legion and the preferred piper for all community events including Remembrance Day and funerals.

Bill had a lightening quick wit and unique sense of humour. He could be stubborn and often mischievous but his generous and considerate nature always won over your heart. His hard days of work are done; may he forever find peace.

Left to honour his memory include his sons, Ian (Erin) Greer of Coleman and Scott Greer of China; his grandchildren, Heather, Alexx, MacKenzie & Alex; his cousin, Helen (Stephen) Davidge of England; several in-laws and extended family; and his beloved companion and cherished friend, Wilma DeLisle. He was predeceased by his wife, “May” Greer and his parents, Robert & Margaret Greer.

No funeral services will be held. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Donations may be directed towards your local Diabetes organization.

Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.

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